Broadjam Artist: Warren Hein
Song: Cookie Cutter Blonde
Reviewer: GoCasual
Positive Comments: This song is lively and fun. It reminds me of some early punk rock stuff, like The Ramones. The production quality is very good with a clear mix. The guitar tone works nicely, and the bass drives the song to keep your head bobbing. The drumming is solid and stays with the tempo. The arrangements are good, perfect tempo, and great performances. I like the dynamics added by having the guitars drop out towards the end. And the modulation keeps the repeated chorus from feeling stale. The lyrics are funny and paint a picture of exactly what the singer wants. I’m sure a lot of guys (and girls) will appreciate the visuals of the lyrics. The background vocals work well to support the lead, and I can picture the rest of the band singing them in a live setting. A lot of music can feel pretentious, but this song is fun and a breath of fresh air. Nice work!
Constructive Comments: Hmm it’s difficult to say what could be improved. The song does a great job achieving what it set out to do. The parts are thought out. If anything, I might suggest the vocals have a little more dynamics in terms of intensity. The singer keeps an even keel. But that is normal for this type of punk rock. The same criticism could be said of the Ramones. And they’re pretty well revered, so I’d say the vocals are good as is.